Litigation Law Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal Position
A busy, growing law practice is seeking an experienced, highly organized Litigation Paralegal to join its team in Acworth, GA. This is a hands-on role for a paralegal who is a strong writer, understands litigation procedure, takes direction well, and can independently manage deadlines and work product from assignment through completion.
The practice handles matters involving construction liens, lien perfection suits, breach of contract disputes, unpaid contractor claims, and related real estate and construction litigation. The Paralegal will work directly with the firm's attorney(s) and play an integral role in keeping cases organized, deadlines on track, and matters moving forward.
Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day paralegal support on litigation matters from intake through resolution
Assist with construction lien matters and lien perfection suits, including claims involving unpaid contractors and work performed on real property
Support breach of contract and related construction/real estate disputes
Manage the discovery process, including preparing and organizing discovery requests and responses, gathering supporting documentation, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with clients
Draft correspondence, notices, pleadings, discovery documents, settlement agreements, and other legal documents for attorney review
Prepare clear, professional emails and written client communications
Assist with settlement documentation and coordinate execution of settlement agreements
Maintain litigation calendars and proactively track court, discovery, filing, and response deadlines
Organize case files, exhibits, evidence, contracts, invoices, lien documentation, and other supporting materials
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, contractors, and other parties
Assist with Magistrate Court matters and other litigation-related filings
Provide support on residential real estate closings and lien filings as needed
Anticipate upcoming case needs and ensure the attorney has the necessary documents and information ahead of deadlines
Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of litigation paralegal experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience with construction litigation, mechanics/construction liens, breach of contract, real estate litigation, or creditor/collection matters is highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of discovery procedures and litigation deadlines
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, grammar, and proofreading skills
• Ability to draft substantive correspondence and legal documents with limited hand-holding
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlines
• Professional, responsive, and comfortable working directly with an attorney in a small-firm environment
• Ability to take direction, understand the scope of the paralegal role, and execute assignments accurately and efficiently
• Strong judgment and attention to detail
• Paralegal Certificate and/or Bachelor's degree is a plus, but not required with relevant experience

Salary: $50,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience
Location: Acworth, GA